OBS Chapter 138: Robbery
Chapter 138: Robbery
Accompanied by Luo Zhixiang, Wang Baoyu met Luo Qing, the magistrate of Hengzhou, who was the third in command but was so weak that he could hardly stand.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, he pretended to ask casually: "Lord Luo, I heard that you have a beautiful seventh concubine, why didn't she come out to accompany you?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the Luo family father and son changed immediately.
Although there are many people in this world who have maids serving VIPs, there are still not many who use their own women to serve them.
Especially for someone like Wang Baoyu who asked for it openly, it was like slapping himself in the face.
This is just like a love relationship between a man and a woman. I give it to you to try, and it is a mutual consent.
If you ask for it actively, it is rape.
"Ha ha-----"
Luo Qing smiled awkwardly and waved his hand, asking the servants in the house who were alarmed by the noise to retreat.
Then, he gritted his teeth and said slowly: "Master Wang, this is a bit sudden. I wonder where you heard it from?"
"Haha, Lord Luo, don't be anxious. I heard from my uncle Deyun that your seventh concubine is from my family. Now it seems that she has some relationship with the Datong Chamber of Commerce, so I want to discuss it with Lord Luo------"
Having said that, Wang Baoyu stopped talking and stared at Luo Qing's old face, which was wrinkled like an orange peel, with a gaze as sharp as a knife.
Although I didn't say the whole thing, the implication is there.
You know------
It turned out that this was one of the strategies Wang Deyun came up with two nights ago.
Xie Meiyu and her daughter, who owned shares in Wenzhaige, and especially Wang Lingzhi, who was only in her teens and relatively easy to control, were transferred from the hands of the outgoing judge Luo Tongpan to the Wang family.
In this way, Wenzhai Pavilion, which is an important part of Datong Chamber of Commerce and has huge investment, may be pried into the hands of the Wang family.
This destroyed the development momentum of Datong Chamber of Commerce and Sunshan.
This plan is really clever!
If there was no Sun Shan and no support from the behind-the-scenes shareholders of Datong Chamber of Commerce, with the identities of Xie Meiyu and her daughter.
It really was just a private conversation between Luo Qing and Wang Baoyu.
Luo Zhiyuan was stunned. He had been an official in Hengzhou City for ten years.
Although he is in poor health, he is about to leave office.
But the twists and turns in this process are clear to all.
Even the relationship between Sun Shan and his concubine Wang Lingzhi, whom he could no longer touch, which might or might not exist, was something he could sense vaguely.
If it weren't for my poor health, I would be leaving office soon.
If it weren't for this kid Sun Shan, he would have quickly reached a high degree of unity with the Hengwang Palace before he could react.
You really don't think a tiger is a tiger.
Even if it is a sick tiger, it is still a tiger!
But right now, the relationship is too complicated.
Wang Lingzhi, who went to Datong Chamber of Commerce to attend a shareholders' meeting yesterday afternoon, has not returned yet.
The key is the insider's report that Prince Heng and his wife both attended yesterday's shareholders' meeting!
If this were not the case, Wang Baoyu would have just asked for it and it would have been given to him.
But if we give it to him now, we will be in a difficult position.
Thinking of this, Luo Qing's eyes moved from Wang Baoyu to his younger son Luo Zhixiang, who had an embarrassed look on his face, with a look of disappointment in his son.
"Haha, Master Wang, you are talking about Lingzhi, right?"
"Yes, I heard that my family is young and beautiful, very attractive, so I wanted Lord Luo to give her up with great reluctance."
Wang Baoyu nodded, staring at Luo Qing with half-closed eyes, with an unashamed look: "Of course, I won't let Lord Luo suffer any loss. As long as Lord Luo asks, I will do whatever I can to satisfy you!"
These words made Luo Zhiyuan's heart move.
For powerful men in this world, transferring concubines and maids is a very common thing.
He looked at his weak body and sighed helplessly.
As long as he is in good health, he can still sit in this position. Even girls like Wang Lingzhi will come to him innumerable times.
You can say whatever you want to me.
But I definitely can't sit still.
I want to argue, but I can't.
"Hey, that's not a problem for me."
Luo Zhiyuan thought about it quickly and thought about the danger involved. He felt that Wang Baoyu, a strong dragon, could not defeat Sun Shan, a local snake supported by King Heng.
The decision is to please no one and make a profit from it.
"It's just that Master Wang may not know that Xie Meiyu and her daughter are different now. They are now connected with the scholar in the mountains and the Hengwang Mansion------"
"Ha ha------"
Wang Baoyu smiled up to the sky and acted very heroically: "I know this. How can a legitimate son of the Wang family in Yangzhou be afraid of a little scholar?"
But the scene that happened in Jun Youlai Restaurant two days ago had already reached the ears of Luo Zhiyuan who was attentive.
For this reason, Luo Qing also specifically warned his youngest son.
In the two months that I have not retired, I will stay at home honestly and don't go out and cause trouble.
Especially the Datong Chamber of Commerce that rose like the rising sun, and the Wang family that suddenly broke into Hengzhou City with more than 100 big men.
In fact, Luo Zhixiang cannot be blamed for what happened today. After carefully studying the situation, he stayed at home obediently and did not go out for two days.
Someone came to my house early this morning. I couldn't just ignore him, right?
What's more, he wanted to use Wang Baoyu to fight with Sun Shan.
However, it was really embarrassing that Wang Baoyu thought of his aunt as soon as he opened his mouth.
He even thought that after his father died one day, he would swallow this piece of fat meat.
Anyway, this kind of thing happens frequently in big houses.
"Of course, Young Master Wang is not afraid. With Young Master Wang's status, he can go anywhere in the world. Not to mention a scholar, even if I meet Young Master Wang, I have to smile."
Luo Qing first lowered his body, then changed the subject: "But this Sun Shan is different. I heard that Prince Heng intends to recruit him as his consort------"
When Wang Baoyu heard that Sun Shan was to be recruited as a consort, he became furious and slammed the table, causing a loud noise.
This made the Luo family father and son look very unhappy.
"What is a consort? What is a consort?"
Wang Baoyu ignored the tea spilling all over the table, stood up, and slowly walked towards Luo Zhiyuan, staring at him straight: "Who said Sun Shan is the prince consort? With this young master here, no one can take this prince consort away!"
This made Luo Qing stunned!
what?
The eldest son of the Wang family, one of the most powerful families in the empire, wants to be the son-in-law of the Hengwang Palace?
What is the situation?
Under normal circumstances, let alone a top wealthy young man like Wang Baoyu, even Luo Zhiyuan would not have the heart to push his own son into that fire pit.
And now, the eldest son of the most powerful Wang family in the empire is going to be the son-in-law of Prince Heng’s palace?
Doesn't he know that once he becomes a royal consort, he will lose a lot of room for advancement?
So, what is he after?
At this moment, Luo Qing thought a lot.
As an old fox who has been in the Sui Empire for decades, he has a deep understanding of the Wang family and the Hengwang Palace.
As he thought about it, Luo Qing began to tremble slightly.
It feels like this is a pool of muddy water with no bottom.
As an old man who is about to leave office, there is no need for me to get involved at all.
"Hehe, it turns out that Young Master Wang is also interested in Princess Ke Xin. I would like to congratulate you in advance!"
Luo Mi first clasped his hands together to express his blessing, then raised his hand and slapped his face: "Look at what I say, it's all nonsense, it's all nonsense."
When Luo Zhixiang saw his father like this, he cursed in his heart: Damn it!
Is this a shadowless thing?
Sun Shan slept in the palace last night. I wonder if he managed to eat Princess Ke Xin?
Although, this is unlikely.
But considering the close relationship between Sun Shan and Hengwang Mansion, it is not certain.
"As long as you know."
Wang Baoyu stopped in front of Luo Qing's recliner and asked condescendingly, "Lord Luo, now I'm asking about Wang Lingzhi. What do you think about it?"
As he said that, he said lightly, "Lord Luo, I won't make it difficult for you. Just give the person to me and I'll give you five thousand taels of silver, and we'll be even!"